28.08.2026 10:21
The ground improvement work in Trabzon, carried out by pouring concrete directly onto the dirt road without soil stabilization, sub-base filling, or steel reinforcement, has drawn major backlash. The images, which went viral on social media in a short time, were criticized for violating engineering principles and wasting public resources, while citizens reacted by stating that the structure would collapse with the first rainfalls.
In the steep and sloping geography of the Black Sea region, especially in areas at risk of landslides, construction techniques applied without infrastructure and ground improvement have once again become a topic of debate. In Trabzon, pouring concrete directly onto an earthen road without using any fill, stone, or iron materials has drawn significant backlash, both for violating engineering principles and for the use of public resources.
ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES DISREGARDED
Contrary to the views of experts and construction disciplines, it is stated that the practice of pouring concrete directly onto the soil will invite ground slippage and cracking with the first rains. Given the region's rainfall patterns and sloping terrain, the question of how durable this application will be has begun to be discussed publicly.
"THEY WILL COLLECT IT PIECE BY PIECE IN 3 MONTHS"
As images of the application spread on digital platforms, thousands of users reacted to the situation. Some of the striking comments under the video, which quickly went viral, were as follows:
- "Instead of planting trees in the landslide area, they are pouring concrete."
- "When the state's property is free, these people pour concrete even on snow."
- "What will this concrete without iron inside be good for? We will see in a year or two."
- "Even when constructing a building, they fill the ground with stones before pouring concrete."
- "They will collect it piece by piece in 3 months."